Tag: msp
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What is a CISO? The top IT security leader role explained
Tags: access, authentication, breach, business, ceo, cio, cisa, ciso, compliance, computer, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, dns, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, framework, fraud, guide, Hardware, healthcare, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, kubernetes, mitigation, msp, mssp, network, nist, programming, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-management, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, training, vpn, zero-day, zero-trust. You’ll often hear people say the difference between the two is that CISOs focus entirely on information security issues, while a CSOs remit is wider, also taking in physical security as well as risk management.But reality is messier. Many companies, especially smaller ones, have only one C-level security officer, called a CSO, with IT…
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Akira and Lynx Ransomware Target MSPs Using Stolen Credentials and Exploited Vulnerabilities
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, data, defense, exploit, extortion, group, msp, ransomware, service, threat, vpn, vulnerabilityThe Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) dissected recent samples from the Akira and Lynx ransomware families, revealing incremental enhancements in their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models and double-extortion strategies. Both groups leverage stolen credentials, VPN vulnerabilities, reconnaissance, privilege escalation, defense evasion, and data exfiltration to infiltrate systems, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with recycled yet…
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GTIA CEO Dan Wensley: ‘From Cybersecurity To AI, MSPs Are Navigating Seismic Shifts’
GTIA CEO Dan Wensley talks community, AI and supporting MSPs. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2025/gtia-ceo-dan-wensley-from-cybersecurity-to-ai-msps-are-navigating-seismic-shifts
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AI Cuts vCISO Workload by 68% as Demand Skyrockets, New Report Finds
AI is reshaping vCISO services”, and SMBs are fueling the surge. Cynomi’s 2025 report shows 3x adoption growth and major workload drops as MSPs and MSSPs scale cybersecurity like never before. Learn more in the 2025 State of the vCISO Report. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-cuts-vciso-workload-by-68-percent-as-demand-skyrockets-new-report-finds/
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Sebastian Back ist neuer Director Cloud MSP Channel bei Versa Networks
Versa Networks, Spezialist für SASE, baut seine Präsenz in der DACH-Region und Zentraleuropa weiter aus. Seit Juni 2025 verstärkt Sebastian Back das Team als Director Cloud & MSP Channel. In dieser Rolle wird er die Channel-Strategie für Managed-Service-Provider (MSP), Cloud-Partner und Systemhäuser in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz sowie in Mittel- und Osteuropa gestalten und…
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Nearly Half of MSPs Have Dedicated Kitty For Ransomware Incidents
Recent research by Cybersmart has revealed that nearly half (45%) of MSPs admitted to having a dedicated pool of money set aside for ransomware payments. This is despite increasing pressure from insurers and global governments to avoid paying ransoms to stop fuelling criminal enterprises and encourage proactive resilience. Historically, the guidance and best practice around…
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Service-Plattformen für die Verwaltung hybrider IT-Dienstleistungen – Manage Engine bündelt zentrale MSP-Funktionen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/manage-engine-buendelt-zentrale-msp-funktionen-a-65cfe3b1e965ae66a7209f219f8195e9/
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MSPs unprepared to deal with financial impact of cyber attacks
Insights into the attitude of managed service providers to ransomware from CyberSmart has exposed a mixed response towards planning for the worst First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366627764/MSPs-unprepared-to-deal-with-financial-impact-of-cyber-attacks
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New Mimecast Channel Chief On ‘Unique Service Opportunity’ For MSPs
Micheal McCollough, a longtime cybersecurity channel executive formerly of vendors including Imperva and Akamai, has been hired by Mimecast as its new channel chief, he said in an interview with CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/new-mimecast-channel-chief-on-unique-service-opportunity-for-msps
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Barracuda: Security opportunities and challenges out there for MSPs
Tags: mspSurvey of the market reveals many SME customers are working with the channel, and are prepared to spend to keep themselves protected First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366627860/Barracuda-Security-opportunities-and-challenges-out-there-for-MSPs
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Coro’s New CEO Prioritizes Channel-Driven Global Expansion
Joe Sykora Set to Scale Coro’s SMB Cybersecurity Platform Globally Via MSP Partners. As Coro’s new CEO, Joe Sykora is steering the SMB cybersecurity platform provider toward rapid international growth with a 100% partner-focused strategy, revamped operations and new tools for MSPs in an effort to dominate the underserved small and midsize business cybersecurity market.…
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How service providers can turn cybersecurity into a scalable MRR engine
A growing number of MSPs, MSSPs, and consultancies are moving beyond one-and-done engagements and transforming from tactical vendors into strategic advisors. They’re shifting … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/15/cynomi-cybersecurity-services-playbook/
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MSPs Under More Scrutiny From Customers on Cyber Than Ever
New research by Cybersmart has revealed that over half (58%) of MSP leaders globally believe their customers are at more risk today than this time last year. As a result, MSPs are being relied upon more than ever by customers to provide critical cybersecurity support, with 84% of respondents noting that customers now expect them…
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The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Report: A Wake-Up Call for MSPs
The data paints a clear picture:”¯A full 20%”¯of breaches this year stemmed from exploitation of known vulnerabilities, a”¯34%”¯increase from last year. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/the-2025-verizon-data-breach-report-a-wake-up-call-for-msps/
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Ingram Micro confirms ransomware attack after days of downtime
Tags: attack, breach, control, incident response, monitoring, msp, programming, ransomware, resilience, risk, software, supply-chain, threatWeak links: tech supply chain targeted: This attack on Ingram Micro reflects a broader shift in threat actors focusing on increasingly targeting beyond software development firms to broader tech supply chain nodes to maximize disruption.Jain added that entities like distributors, MSPs, and logistics providers offer high leverage with relatively lower security maturity compared to large…
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Skills gaps send CISOs in search of managed security providers
Tags: access, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, governance, group, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySecurity operations centers (SOCs)Cloud platform managementSIEM and log monitoringFramework-based cybersecurity management functionsThreat intelligence feeds and analysisVulnerability scanning and patch managementEndpoint detection and response (EDR)Firewall and network security managementCompliance tracking and audit support”MSPs already have the infrastructure and staff in place to deliver these services efficiently, and at scale,” Richard Tubb, who runs the MSP community…
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What MSPs Need to Know About Vibe Coding, Agentic AI and IT Security
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/what-msps-need-to-know-about-vibe-coding-agentic-ai-and-it-security
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Channel Market Trends: Expert Predictions for MSPs, MSSPs Through 2026
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/channel-market-trends-expert-predictions-for-msps-mssps-through-2026
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OpenMSP Launches to Help MSPs Cut Costs with Open-Source Tools and AI Insights
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/openmsp-launches-to-help-msps-cut-costs-with-open-source-tools-and-ai-insights
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For MSP Owners Looking to Exit the Business, the MSP Owners Group Wants to Help
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/for-msp-owners-looking-to-exit-the-business-the-msp-owners-group-wants-to-help
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Boosting Profitability Through Better Project Management: A Playbook for MSPs
Tags: mspFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/boosting-profitability-through-better-project-management-a-playbook-for-msps
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Syncro Rolls Out Universal Billing to Help MSPs Capture Missed License Revenue
Tags: mspFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/syncro-rolls-out-universal-billing-to-help-msps-capture-missed-license-revenue
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MSP-Focused AI Training Aims to Close the Knowledge Gap
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/msp-focused-ai-training-aims-to-close-the-knowledge-gap
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DMARC MSP Case Study: How S-IT Automated Email Authentication Management with PowerDMARC
Learn how Managed Security Service Provide S-IT partnered with PowerDMARC to automate and simplify email authentication management for clients. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/dmarc-msp-case-study-how-s-it-automated-email-authentication-management-with-powerdmarc-2/
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6 key trends redefining the XDR market
Tags: access, ai, apache, attack, cloud, country, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, marketplace, microsoft, ml, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, office, open-source, ransomware, service, siem, soc, sophos, threat, toolXDR-as-a-service on the rise: A fully staffed SOC is out of reach for many organizations and that’s why the rise of XDR-as-a-service reflects growing demand for managed, scalable security capabilities.”With stretched teams and expanding attack surfaces, many organizations are turning to trusted providers to deliver round-the-clock detection and response,” says Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher…
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Action1 Debuts MSP-Focused Patch Management Platform With Scalable Free Tier
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/action1-debuts-msp-focused-patch-management-platform-with-scalable-free-tier
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Bitdefender Expands GravityZone with External Attack Surface Management for MSPs and Enterprises
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/bitdefender-expands-gravityzone-with-external-attack-surface-management-for-msps-and-enterprises
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ManageEngine Launches MSP Central to Help MSPs Consolidate Tools and Scale Service Delivery
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/manageengine-launches-msp-central-to-help-msps-consolidate-tools-and-scale-service-delivery
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Barracuda Expands Security Portfolio with Managed Vulnerability Service for MSPs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/barracuda-expands-security-portfolio-with-managed-vulnerability-service-for-msps